This Crochet Toy Cupcake can be a nice alternative to the usual plastic or rubber toys. It's soft and less of a danger to young kids who like to throw things around.
You can make a number of these in varying colors for your child's own little bakeshop.
Supplies Medium Worsted Weight Yarn. (Really, you could use any weight with the appropriate hook) F/5-3.75 mm Crochet Hook Yarn Needle Stuffing Hot Glue Gun or Craft Glue (for sprinkles)
Stitches Magic Circle SC – Single Crochet FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet Back Loop Only Front Loop Only SC DEC – Single Crochet Decrease
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